World elections
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Malaysia
Malaysian king names Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister, ending deadlock
The twice-jailed candidate has been waiting in the wings for years and will now get a chance to lead.
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‘Bad faith’: Brazilian court rejects Bolsonaro election challenge
It also fined the parties in president’s governing coalition $6.3 million for what the court described as bad faith litigation.
- by Ricardo Brito
Bolsonaro contests election result, demands half of votes be annulled
The outgoing president, who has authorised the transition to his nemesis but refused to concede defeat, is not happy with 59 per cent of voting machines.
- by David Biller and Carla Bridi
Muhyiddin edges toward forming government after tight Malaysia election
Voters turned out in force for an Islamist party and former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin and opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim were left trying to make deals to get a majority.
- by Chris Barrett
From prison, Najib’s shadow lingers over unpredictable polls
As his oldest son makes his election debut, the former Malaysian prime minister jailed for corruption still looms large.
- by Chris Barrett
Brazilian armed forces’ report on election finds no fraud
Thousands have been gathering outside military installations asking the armed forces to keep Bolsonaro in office claiming the election “was stolen”.
- by Diane Jeantet and Carla Bridi
Analysis
US midterm elections
It was meant to be a much tougher road for the Democrats
In a midterm election set against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, rising crime and immigration woes, many Americans compared the Democrats to the alternative.
- by Farrah Tomazin
‘Aggressive’: Trudeau accuses China of interfering in Canadian elections
Canadian PM says “significant measures” had been taken after Canadian intelligence identified a “clandestine network” of Beijing-backed candidates.
- by Simina Mistreanu
Exclusive
Anwar Ibrahim
‘Last chance’: Twice-jailed Anwar makes final bid to lead Malaysia
Imprisoned on trumped-up charges, opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is mounting what is likely to be a final attempt to become prime minister at this month’s election.
- by Chris Barrett
Netanyahu wins Israeli election, PM Lapid concedes defeat
The polarising Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader, was ousted in 2021 after 12 consecutive years in power.
- by Tia Goldenberg
‘Sad’ Bolsonaro asks protesters to lift blockades, supporters call for army intervention
The outgoing Brazilian president didn’t comment on supporters’ calls for the military to overrule the election result.
- by Ana Mano